Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: May 4, 1989
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 216 lbs | 98 kg
Drafted: 2 overall, 2007 round 1 (
PHI)
Reports
Oct. 14, 2023 (Updated Oct. 20, 2023)
Contract: $1,000,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $1,000,000)
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 34
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Veteran goal scorer who is nearing the end of his career.
Big body. Not physical. In the way more than punishing. Uses long reach to his advantage along the boards and around the net in the offensive zone.
A 4F at even strength more than a 3F - but remains an impact player on the PP.
Pace is barely adequate for the speed of today's NHL game. Not a transition threat.
Defensive detail ranges depending on how long he is tasked with small areas defending in his zone / quickness becomes a factor defending in space.
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2023-24 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 71 | 11 | 27 | 38 | 7 | 20 |
2022-23 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 61 | 12 | 17 | 29 | -3 | 28 |
2021-22 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 82 | 24 | 14 | 38 | -33 | 25 |
- Compete/Consistency: 80
- Defensive Zone Starts: 65
- Hockey IQ: 84
- Offensive Zone Starts: 82
- Penalty Kill: 0
- Power Play: 89
- Physicality: 64
- Puck Moving/Passing: 69
- Shot: 82
- Skating: 62
Mar. 1, 2022 (Updated Jul. 12, 2022)
Contract: $35,000,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $7,000,000)
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 32
Projection: Middle Six
Trending: Down
AVG TOI (16:20) Being used at ES and on the PP. Does not PK.
Veteran winger who plays to an identity. Net front / goal line step and stuff on the PP. Works the wall and shields pucks in the offensive zone. Almost always ends up at the net creating screens and tips when pucks are up top. Not the player you want to lead the rush between the blue lines in transition. Average skater. His overall impact, offensively, is trending down at ES but his PP contribution is still an element.
AAV makes him a difficult player to acquire without help. One year left on contract.
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Elite ProspectsSeason | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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2021-22 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 82 | 24 | 14 | 38 | -33 | 25 |
2020-21 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 56 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 2 | 14 |
2019-20 | Philadelphia Flyers | NHL | 66 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 5 | 8 |
- Compete/Consistency: 40
- Defensive Zone Starts: 50
- Hockey IQ: 60
- Penalty Kill: 0
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 30
- Puck Moving/Passing: 50
- Shot: 60
- Skating: 57
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality